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Although owls are ferocious protectors of their young, it is astonishing how well they guard their nests. Great horned owls have been seen by researchers tossing themselves to the ground while acting injured in a "broken wing display" to frighten off potential predators. Scientists who have been researching owl communication have discovered that some "owlets begin vocalising in the egg, even before they hatch." Being largely nocturnal, owls have made it difficult to study their migratory habits. However, cutting-edge tracking tools have made it possible for us to travel great distances with the owls, providing unexpected insights. Perhaps most bizarrely, some Snowy Owls actually migrate north throughout the winter, according to Ackerman.
Ackerman also talks about the threats that humans and natural calamities, such as wildfires, logging, and the extensive use of rodenticides, pose to owls. This book is beautifully written and carefully researched, just like Ackerman's other works, and the author provides sound recommendations from professionals regarding what people may do to help rescue owls.
What An Owl Knows: The New Science Of The World's Most Enigmatic Birds
Book By Jennifer Ackerman ‧ Release Date: June 13, 2023
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